How to Say "to notify" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to notify” is “informar” — use 'informar' when you want to make someone aware of a piece of information, like a factual update or a change in plans. It's suitable for general communication..
informar
in-for-MAR/in.forˈmaɾ/
Examples
Le informamos que su vuelo ha sido cancelado.
We inform you that your flight has been canceled.
El periodista informó sobre el accidente en vivo.
The journalist reported on the accident live.
Por favor, infórmale a tu jefe de los cambios.
Please, inform your boss of the changes.
Reporting the Topic
When you report what the information is about, you usually use the preposition 'de' or 'sobre': 'Informé al jefe de la situación' (I informed the boss of the situation).
Who Receives the Information
The person receiving the information is the direct object (or sometimes an indirect object pronoun 'le/les' in Spanish), which means they receive the action: 'Informaron a los clientes' (They informed the clients).
Missing Preposition
Mistake: “La noticia informó la crisis.”
Correction: La noticia informó *sobre* la crisis. (The news reported *on* the crisis.) The preposition is necessary before the thing being reported.
enterar
/en-teh-RAR//enteˈɾaɾ/
Examples
Le enteramos de su derecho a un abogado.
We informed him of his right to a lawyer.
Es importante enterar al jefe sobre los gastos.
It is important to inform the boss about the expenses.
Action vs. Reception
In this version, you aren't using the 'me' or 'se' words on yourself. Instead, you are doing the action to someone else: 'Enterar a alguien' (To inform someone).
Formality is Key
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